Sarasota’s luxury real estate market has shifted dramatically from its pandemic-era frenzy. Properties that once sparked bidding wars and sold within days are now sitting on the market for months. Waterfront homes that previously attracted multiple offers are lingering, and buyers have more time—and more options—than they have had in years. After a period of ...
In Ontario, some of the most in-demand properties are not newly renovated or recently occupied homes, but long-vacant houses that have sat empty for years or even decades. These properties, often neglected and in need of repair, are being purchased by cash buyers at a rapid pace. Meanwhile, homes bought in the last five years ...
Apartment hunters in Manhattan face a harsh reality: rents are higher than ever and continue to rise. While rental prices in many U.S. cities have stabilized or even declined, Manhattan stands out as a market where prices have climbed steadily for three consecutive years. If your lease renewal includes a sharp increase, or your landlord ...
Florida’s cities and towns have spent decades crafting zoning rules to control building heights, density, and land use. Now, a state law called the Live Local Act allows developers to sidestep many of these local restrictions—if they commit to building affordable housing. Supporters argue that this law is essential to address Florida’s housing shortage and ...
Florida’s real estate market has changed significantly over the past two years. Rising mortgage rates, new condo regulations, and a surge in available homes have shifted the balance of power between buyers and sellers. Here are the three most important trends shaping the market right now—and what they mean for anyone considering a move. Homes ...
A 20-year-old realtor closing nine deals in his first nine months in the Sioux Falls market is unusual. But according to Rockwell Tornow, Realtor® of Amy Stockberger Real Estate, his early success is not about luck or favorable market conditions. Instead, he attributes it to two factors that younger agents can use more effectively than ...
First-time buyers in Sioux Falls are facing a shortage of move-in-ready homes at entry-level prices, leading to challenging negotiations and compromises. While there are plenty of listings in the $200,000 to $250,000 range, few are truly turnkey, creating a mismatch between buyer expectations and available inventory. Rockwell Tornow, a Realtor® with Amy Stockberger Real Estate, ...
Real estate expert Ellen Gvili argues that Category 5 construction standards and advanced hurricane-warning systems make the Florida Keys safer than many earthquake- and tornado-prone regions. Yet, insurance companies continue to charge the region the highest wind premiums in the state. The result is a pricing paradox: lower actual hurricane damage rates but higher insurance ...
The Tampa Bay real estate market is poised for rapid growth, driven by anticipated policy changes and ongoing demographic shifts that could reshape investment opportunities as early as 2026. Jeff Beggins, Chief Evolution Officer at CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises, draws on decades of family experience in Florida real estate and his firm’s statewide reach to ...
The Sarasota real estate market is undergoing a clear shift, with builders offering aggressive incentive packages to attract buyers amid a slower summer season. These incentives give buyers more leverage and options while making it harder for individual homeowners to sell when competing with new construction. Nazar Bas, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who ...
The Treasure Valley real estate market is entering a period of slower growth and greater caution, as rising interest rates and affordability concerns are reshaping both residential and commercial transactions. After years of rapid expansion fueled by interstate migration during the pandemic, the region is now seeing longer listing times, tighter lending standards, and a ...
The path from television news anchor to top-performing realtor is uncommon, but for Ray Collins of Coldwell Banker Realty in Sarasota, the transition has yielded precise results. After three decades in broadcasting, Collins entered real estate in 2021, quickly achieving $22 million in first-year sales and placing in the top 2% of agents in his ...
Real estate professionals continue deploying “I have a buyer for your home” marketing despite evidence the tactic frequently results in sellers leaving substantial value on the table. The approach offers immediate execution and reduced commission, creating the perception of a favorable outcome while potentially costing hundreds of thousands in foregone bidding competition. Scott Spelker, who ...
Canada’s residential land market has suffered a dramatic collapse over the past two and a half years, with undeveloped land prices down 40 to 50 percent from their peaks, according to Aaron Ulinder, Partner and Executive Vice President at Lennard Commercial Realty in Vancouver. “Land has been hit the hardest, so undeveloped land, and we’ve ...
Sarasota’s residential real estate market is undergoing a significant shift, with builders leveraging aggressive incentive packages that are altering buyer preferences and putting resale sellers at a clear disadvantage. Nazar Bas, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who covers Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, and Bradenton, reports that the landscape has changed sharply over the past ...
